Maria Williams Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Tucson, Az, Us

Owned and drove talent recruitment for various exempt critical business roles such as Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and other core business roles. Successfully sourced and filled over 100 positions in a difficult post-COVID talent marketReduced reliance on external recruiters by 70%, reducing cost to fill by about 40%Outpaced external agency recruitment for key IT and Software Engineer positionsStrategic partner with hiring managers and executives to define ideal candidate profiles and develop recruitment strategies that best match the need and the current talent market.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Managed and coordinated recruitment activities at the Sierrita Mine location.Experience using SAP and SuccessFactorsUtilized HireRight and eventually Sterling to run candidate background checks.Developed partnerships with site hiring managers.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

CPES was a community human services and healthcare organization who provides person centered services to people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis.Managed recruitment for the Department of Developmental Disabilities in Tucson, AZ and Southeastern Arizona, as well as assist with Phoenix sites.Within the first 90 days, made an immediate and positive impact in CPES recruiting processes and procedures by assisting with new ATS implementation (JazzHR), improved interviewing techniques and processes, and candidate sourcing strategies.Supervised CPES Training Coordinator, New Hire Orientation and certification class coordination.Direct Support Provider Scheduling experience using Kronos and Paycom.In 2019, was responsible for hiring 244 Direct Support Providers and Site Coordinators in Tucson with an average time to fill of 49 days.In 2020, was responsible for hiring 201 Direct Support Providers and Site Coordinators in Tucson with an average time to fill of 45 days.

SterlingFreeman was an executive staffing firm focused on identifying candidates performing in the top 20% of mid-market public accounting. SterlingFreeman was hired by some of the strongest CPA firms nationally to find talented people.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Azusa, California, Us

Rain Bird’s innovative irrigation products make beautiful landscapes, golf courses, and grow productive agricultural crops while saving water. Working for Rain Bird will allow you to work with a team that has developed over 450 patents and has received numerous awards. I was responsible for providing the highest level of recruiting services. I recruited for professional and executive-level candidates in the areas of sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing. I worked to advance the Rain Bird Corporation brand across numerous markets and professional communities to ensure we maintain the status of industry leader. I performed full life-cycle recruiting globally and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, and the community at large.• Successfully recruited executive level, engineering, human resources, manufacturing, materials, marketing, and sales candidates.In 2017, successfully filled 106 professional level positions across the United States, Europe, Brazil, and China with 34% diversity hire rate.In 2016, successfully filled 131 salaried/professional level positions globally with average days to fill of 83 days with 37% diversity hire rate (this was an increase of 19% over 2015).In 2015, successfully filled 75 salaried/professional level positions globally.In 2014, successfully filled 85 salaried/professional level positions globally.In 2013, improved overall days to fill to 87 days for professional level positions which was an 8% improvement over 2012 results.Responsible for an average of 45 open professional position requisitions each month.

New York, Ny, Us

Delivered 6K applicants in 2006; Delivered 10K+ customer care consultant applicants in 2005.Partnered with call center leadership to identify recruiting opportunities, assess position profiles aligned with job duties and requirements. Promoted and coordinated AOL’s local and corporate employee referral program.Partnered with the staffing team to exceed weekly high volume staffing targets.Managed all recruitment advertising, internet postings, resumes and other sources. To include conducting internet searches, attending job fairs, placing newspaper advertisements, pre-screening candidates (sourcing), setting up interviews, on-site recruitment programs.Networking in the local community to ensure organizations are aware of AOL employment opportunities.Responsible for metric reporting; recruiting resource tracking; evaluate recruitment success through data analysis to provide information for return on investment (ROI) report.Counsel employees on interviewing techniques, attire, and researching companies to assist with career advancement and internal mobility.Managed yearly recruitment budget of 400K by tracking and following site guidelines.Satisfy operations requirements by evaluating applicants’ skills, demeanor, education, and appropriateness for the specific position. Partner with site hiring managers to ensure applicant flow, quality of applicant and create action plans to exceed goals.Manage special projects as assigned (compensation analysis, National Staffing Team budget analysis).

New York, Ny, Us

•Supervised and led a team of 10 – 20 Member Retention Consultants.•Responsible for developing and evaluating consultant success in retaining AOL members by helping them to discover and appreciate the high value of AOL services.•Responsible for having 1:1 interactions with consultants to help improve/maintain their performance (i.e. talk times, problem solving skills, loss time).•Responsible for consultant success in quality and meeting all business expectations.•Manage team performance daily and ensure that team exceeded company’s performance standards.

New York, Ny, Us

•Assisted Recruiter with all recruitment functions and events•Assisted Recruiter in developing and implementing employee referral programs and contests, job fair announcements, and attending local career fairs•Assisted Recruiter in developing local community and vendor relationships•Conducted telephone applicant interviews•Conducted applicant tour presentations

Tucson, Arizona, Us

•Responsible for interpreting and communicating University of Arizona admission policies, academic policies and requirements, and student service policies and procedures to students, parents, and high school personnel•Evaluate student files and make admission decisions•Recruit students from various Arizona high schools, contact prospected students by phone, and maintain extensive follow-up•Perform Admission Counselor “On Duty” tasks

Tucson, Arizona, Us

•Responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive Orientation programs for new freshmen and transfer students and their parents/guests (served approximately 7,500 students and 5,500 parents in Orientation annually)•Directly supervised 20 – 30 Orientation Leaders and student coordinators•Assisted Director of Orientation/Associate Director of Admissions monitor Orientation budget ($1 million annually)•Serves as a liaison with academic units in planning, implementing and evaluating new student programs•Assisted in teaching FCR 297B “Executive Training in Higher Education” a required leadership course for the Orientation Team•Responsible for Orientation Leader selection, training and supervision•Design publications (brochures, newsletters, confirmation letters, New Student and Parent’s Program Guide, and other materials provided to new students)•Recruit high school students

•Interpreted and communicated University admission policies, academic policies and requirements, and student service policies and procedures to students, parents and community college personnel•Advised and communicated information regarding academic, curricular, pre-professional and career issues with prospective community college transfer students•Maintained contact with UA academic colleagues and Arizona community college student support staff and advising staff•Assisted in the coordination and development of outreach programs•Served as the Honor/Transfer Scholar contact for the Arizona community colleges; responsible for creating and developing a recruitment strategy and programs for transfer honor students•Evaluated student files and made admission decisions•Provided general information presentations to prospective transfer students•Recruited students from various Arizona community colleges, contact prospected students by phone, and maintain extensive follow-up